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Why are NBA teams ignoring the Denver Nuggets model, and who could be the next team to win a championship by practicing patience? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares break down the candidates, and which teams are already eliminated. Plus, could there ever be a Deion Sanders in the NBA, and what players would be involved in a "Quarterbacks"-style documentary for the NBA? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get fifty percent off your first DoorDash order up to a twenty-dollar value when you use code lockedonnba at checkout. Limited time offer, terms apply.  Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Trade Rumor: The Indiana Pacers & Buddy Hield are finding a trade partner for him, where should Buddy be traded too? What contracts are comparable to what we think Buddy wants? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner (@PatTheDeisgner, Locked On Bulls) discuss the Buddy Hield trade rumors and where the Indiana Pacers guard will end up. Why is Buddy unhappy with the Pacers and his contract? Which players could we compare his next deal to? Then they share some trade ideas for Buddy to the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, and more. Then the guys play COUNT IT UP where they discuss the most interesting and fun things in the NBA this week including: Lebron vs AD, Gilbert Arenas Putting Hakeem Olajuwon on blast, and the most delusional NBA Player comments. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Damian Lillard and James Harden have been the big offseason stories this summer, but what if nothing actually happens? How are the Miami Heat impacted? Does Portland have the guts to get uncomfortable? Does Daryl Morey have the guts to grovel? John Karalis of Locked on Celtics and Tony East of Locked on Pacers discuss that and then get into whether Malcolm Brogdon and the Boston Celtics are in for an uncomfortable season of their own. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get fifty percent off your first DoorDash order up to a twenty-dollar value when you use code lockedonnba at checkout. Limited time offer, terms apply.  Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A few teams have "kicked the tires" on Damian Lillard's willingness to be traded somewhere other than Miami, to no benefit. Could a multi-team deal set up the long-awaited arrival of Lillard in Miami? Julius Randle makes a business decision that might forecast an eventual move by New York, but are the Knicks ready to enter another superstar sweepstakes? Plus, the Clippers are good on the James Harden front. Why would they reach that decision and what does it mean for him? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Ku Khahil (@Locked On Pistons) to discuss NBA Most-Improved Player Award odds going into the NBA season with Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham near the top of the list to win the honors, should former top picks be in the running for MIP, what does Cade need to do to win the award, and dark horse candidates to make a run for it. Then, Rylan Stiles (@Locked On Thunder) joins to weigh in on NBA Rookie of the Year odds going into the NBA season with San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama the favorite, but OKC Thunder "rookie" Chet Holmgren right behind him, will the ROTY race be just a two-man game between the two bigs, can the "winning impact" narrative help Chet earn the award, which other rookies have a legitimate shot at the honors, and sleeper picks. Lastly, Jackson (@Locked On Rockets) breaks down the ongoing Kevin Porter Jr. situation after his arrest on domestic violence charges last week, what's next for the Houston Rockets, why no action has been taken yet, why Houston is looking to trade KPJ and the return they would ideally like to get back as well as why another team would be interested in the deal and more. #Pistons #Thunder #Rockets Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBA Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/ Jase Medical – Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Ibotta – Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. Birddogs – Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off, we promise you. FanDuel – Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares power rank the loaded Pacific division. Should the Suns or Lakers be considered the favorites to win the division? Can the Warriors bounce back with Chris Paul, or will the Kings surprise us all again? And is there any reason to trust the Clippers? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giannis Antetkounmpo suggested he'd be willing to leave the Milwaukee Bucks?! The Houston Rockets are attempting to trade Kevin Porter Jr. right now?! And Adam Silver discusses the NBA's new Rest Policy. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner (@PatTheDeisgner, Locked On Bulls) discuss Giannis' comments on staying in Milwaukee or not, the Rockets attempting to trade KPJ during this awful saga, and more. Who was Giannis sending a message to? Which team is going to trade for Kevin Porter Jr. right now?! Adam Silver shares some comments and lack of data on the NBA's Rest Policy. Then the guys play COUNT IT UP where they discuss the most interesting and fun things in the NBA this week including: Lebron assembling the Avengers for the 2024 Olympics, Kai Jones going OFF on teammates, and who is helping Ben Simmons with his 3-Point shot?! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Draymond Green says the Golden State Warriors can win two more NBA Championships. But is that realistic with the new CBA? Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) break down Draymond's comments and see if the Warriors can actually win another title. Plus, Real or Fake: Chris Paul needs to win a title to cement his legacy. And does Franz Wagner go number 1 in a redo of the 2021 NBA Draft? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

LeBron James is set to return to Team USA for one last hurrah, to "save" Team USA after their disappointing exit in this year's World Cup, and he's bringing friends. With LeBron looking for one more super team-up on the international stage, is it a publicity stunt or a real show of his dedication to representing his country? And what does it mean for the guys who failed this summer? Luka Doncic is a top-five player in the NBA, but he's not without faults, especially on the whining front. So is Luka Doncic overrated, underrated, or properly rated? Plus, the NBA looks to curb load management with a new policy. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.  Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Gavin Schall (@Locked On Knicks) to discuss Team USA's disappointing loss to Canada in the FIBA World Cup Bronze Medal Match and their overall underwhelming tournament run after coming in as heavy favorites, as well as what New York Knicks Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett have gained from the FIBA experience and how it hopefully translates to this upcoming NBA season. Then, Andy Kamenetzky (@Locked On Lakers) breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers signing Christian Wood to a two-year deal, whether it is a good or bad signing, how Wood fits next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis, expectations, whether he starts or comes off the bench, and how much more will we see AD at the four. Lastly, Rylan Stiles (@Locked On Thunder) joins to talk NBA Coach of the Year odds going into the NBA season with OKC Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault as the Fanduel betting favorite to win the award, what type of season the Thunder need to have for him to win the award, who is Daigneault's biggest competition for COTY, and dark horse picks to take home the honors. #Knicks #Lakers #Thunder Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBA Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/ Jase Medical – Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Ibotta – Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. Birddogs – Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off, we promise you. FanDuel – Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team USA lost to Germany in the FIBA World Cup semifinals. Can Team USA turn things around in time for next summer's Olympics? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares discuss before power ranking the Atlantic division. Will the 76ers trade James Harden? What do we think of the Celtics' offseason? Will the Nets and Knicks make the playoffs? And what's next for the Raptors? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Wood signed with the Los Angeles Lakers to play with LeBron James & Anthony Davis, how does he fit? Then the James Harden saga for the Philadelphia 76ers continues. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner (@PatTheDeisgner, Locked On Bulls) discuss Christian Wood's fit with Lebron & AD on the Lakers. Why is the James Harden saga still going on and what did we learn from ESPN's latest piece on him? Then they pay COUNT IT UP where they discuss Jimmy Butler not caring about the FIBA World Cup, Paolo Banchero not having a message for the Italian Fans, and players in the Korean Basketball League doing something different. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Rich Paul says LeBron James is more of a GOAT than Michael Jordan because things have been harder with the 24/7/365 news cycle and social media. Hosts Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) debate whether that is true or not and then look at how the NBA can often isolate players like Zion Williamson and others. Plus, they play Real Or Fake: Guys like Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgous-Alexander will carry their strong play in FIBA the the regular season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Anthony Edwards is making a breakout name for himself with Team USA, so of course people think he needs to demand a trade. We talk whether you can be a star in any NBA city, the role of players in shaping the discourse, and what makes teams attractive to players. Team USA loses to Lithuania and they have a big problem. Can they solve it in order to win Gold? Plus, a discussion of the role of media and whether they should root for the team they cover. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich (@Locked On Magic) to break down Team USA's first loss in FIBA World Cup action to Lithuania 110-104, why the USA Team struggled, how the FIBA competition benefits young stars who haven't played much "meaningful" basketball yet, and what has stood out from Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero so far. Then, Matt Moore (@Locked On Nuggets) stops by to talk about MVP betting favorites heading into next NBA season with Denver Nuggets two-time MVP Nikola Jokic leading the way, what needs to happen for Jokic to win his third MVP, which other players could make a strong push for the award, and a pair of dark horse candidates to watch out for. Lastly, Chris Manning (@Locked On Cavaliers) jumps in to discuss DPOY betting favorites going into next NBA season, how Cleveland Cavaliers star Evan Mobley could walk away with his first NBA award, what needs to happen for Mobley to take a defensive leap and surpass Jaren Jackson Jr., dark horse candidates for the DPOY award and more. #Magic #Nuggets #Cavaliers Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBA Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/ Birddogs – Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel – Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid? Giannis Antetokounmpo? Bradley Beal? Zion Williamson? Locked On Pacers host Tony East and Locked On Nuggets host Adam Mares discuss which stars could be on different teams within the next two years before ranking the NBAs divisions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED.  Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each year just about 2 teams get back to the NBA Playoffs. Why will the Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, and New Orleans Pelicans make the playoffs again? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Mike Richman each share 2 teams they think will make the NBA Playoffs next year after missing it the year before. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks will be back in the playoffs this year (please, for me, this is Nick from Locked On Mavs... if they don't make the playoffs what will I do... what will I tell my children... If you're reading this I hope for the love of Dirk make the playoffs include the Mavs next year...) What can LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets do to bounce back? Can the young Indiana Pacers do enough to rise up into the Playoffs? Can Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and the New Orleans Pelicans return to the Playoffs? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Ben Simmons is feeling healthy and like his old All-NBA self as he gives an interview to Andscape. Hosts John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) and Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) debate whether Simmons can get back to playing like he used to. Then they play Real or Fake: The Brooklyn Nets will trade Simmons this season. Plus, Canada is dominating the FIBA World Cup behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Could the Canadians win the gold medal? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Is the NBA really deserving of calling the Finals winner "World Champions?" Track star Noah Lyles doesn't think so. We debate the semantics and nuance of whether the Nuggets or any NBA champ is really a "World Champion." Brandon Ingram is struggling for Team USA. Is this about his game, his approach, the style of FIBA basketball, or some combination of all of the above? We talk about how sometimes hoopers have to shift their games to make a difference in international competition, how Ingram can bridge the gap, and if he can learn from this going forward. Finally, a look at the names having great summers in the FIBA World Cup including three Team USA players having headline-worthy summers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED.  Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolves Star Anthony Edwards Dominating For Team USA | Eastern & Western Conference Play-in Stock Watch Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Ben Beecken (@Locked On Wolves) to discuss Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards' dominant play for Team USA Basketball this offseason, what kind of a year four leap ANT should take, and how high of a ceiling do the Wolves have with a healthy Karl Anthony-Towns back in the lineup. Then, Adam Armbrecht (@Locked On Nets) jumps in for some Eastern Conference Play-in Stock Watch. Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers & more. Which teams out East are you buying, selling, or holding stock of going into next season? Lastly, Darian Vaziri (@Locked On Clippers) swings by for some Western Conference Play-in Stock Watch. Los Angeles Lakers, OKC Thunder, New Orleans Pelicans & more. Which teams out West are you buying, selling, or holding stock of going into next season? #Wolves #Nets #Clippers Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBA Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/ Ibotta – Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. Birddogs – Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FanDuel – Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares power rank the Southeast division. Do the Miami Heat need Damian Lillard to win the division? Are we in or out on the Hawks? Will the Magic or Hornets be over .500, and what do we make of the Jordan Poole-era Wizards? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers & Zion Williams and the New Orleans Pelicans will be better than their FanDuel Over/Unders next year. Which teams will be worse? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner (@PatTheDeisgner, Locked On Bulls) pick one team to go OVER their FanDuel Win Total and one team to go UNDER next season. Why will the Indiana Pacers win more than 38.5 games? What do the New Orleans Pelicans have to do to break their 44.5 number? Which teams will be worse than their projection? Then they play COUNT IT UP discussing James Harden playing in China, Lonzo Ball & Stephen A Smith, and Steven Adams stumbling into the NBA. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

James Harden was fined the maximum amount, $100k, by the NBA for his comments about Daryl Morey. Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) make sense of why the NBA fined Harden but no punishment came down for Morey or the Philadelphia 76ers. Plus, could the Chicago Bulls make sense as a Harden trade partner in a deal centered around DeMar DeRozan? And the hosts play Real or Fake: Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo will win their third MVP award. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

James Harden is not accusing the Sixers of a handshake deal they backed out on, just normal lying. Matt Moore asks for teams to stop making tampering allegations. Is Steph Curry the greatest point guard of all time? It depends on how you define it. Do Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford belong in the Hall of Fame? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Keith Pompey (@Locked On 76ers) to discuss the latest in the James Harden Vs. Daryl Morey Saga, how shocking it is having an active player callout a sitting president of basketball operations, what the NBA investigation means, and how all of this impacts Joel Embiid. Then, Darian Vaziri (@Locked On Clippers) swings by for some Western Conference Stock Watch. Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, LA Clippers & more. Which teams out West are you buying, selling, or holding stock of going into next season? Lastly, Adam Armbrecht (@Locked On Nets) jumps in for some Eastern Conference Stock Watch. Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets & more. Which teams out East are you buying, selling, or holding stock of going into next season? #Sixers #Clippers #Nets Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBA Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/ Ibotta – Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. Birddogs – Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FanDuel – Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares power rank the Northwest division. What's the biggest threat to the Denver Nuggets' chances to repeat as champions? Will the Minnesota Timberwolves figure out the Towns-Gobert frontcourt? Can the OKC Thunder make a leap into the playoffs? Who starts for the Utah Jazz and how do we go about ranking the Portland Trail Blazers with the Damian Lillard trade request looming? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sixers guard James Harden called Daryl Morey a LIAR in China of all places, how will this end for the Philadelphia 76ers? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner (@PatTheDeisgner, Locked On Bulls) share how they think the James Harden saga will end for Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers. Will Harden or the Sixers blink first in a stand off? Will James Harden ever play for the Sixers again? Which teams would even trade for him at this point? Then they play COUNT IT UP where they discuss the most fun and interesting things in the NBA this week including: The In-Season Tournament Schedule, Fake NBA News Accounts, and the NBA's Best Matchups this year. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Things are about to get ugly for the Philadelphia 76ers and James Harden. Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) discuss how Harden can make things "uncomfortable" for Daryl Morey and Philly. Plus, Real Or Fake: James Harden comes out of all of this looking worse than Morey. And they talk more about the In-Season Tournament with the NBA releasing the schedule today. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

James Harden openly calls Daryl Morey "a liar" in China; who was he speaking to, what are the ramifications for Harden, Morey, the Sixers, and Joel Embiid? Plus, we debate the Glue Guys at the forward spot, those third-stars who do the dirty work and rank Andrew Wiggins, Aaron Gordon, Kyle Kuzma, and Cam Johnson. Plus, David Ramil shares his thoughts from attending the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremonies. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Wes Goldberg (@Locked On Heat) to discuss Miami Heat Legend Dwyane Wade's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Pat Riley proclaiming Wade the greatest Heat player ever, reflecting on the best moments from Wade's induction speech, what D-Wade means to Miami, and greatest career moments. Then, Nick Angstadt (@Locked On Mavs) stops by to talk about Dallas Mavericks Legend Dirk Nowitzki's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, reflecting on the best moments from Dirk's induction speech, what Nowitzki means to Dallas, greatest career moments, and where Dirk ranks on the all-time power forward list. Lastly, Jeff Garcia (@Locked On Spurs) swings by to share his experience being in-person at the 2023 Hall of Fame ceremony, the absolutely stacked San Antonio Spurs class including Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, Becky Hammon, and Pau Gasol, best moments from the evening, reflecting on what these people meant to San Antonio basketball and more. #Heat #Mavs #Spurs Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBA Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/ FanDuel – Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares power rank the Southwest division. Can the Grizzlies survive Ja Morant's 25-game suspension? Are the Pelicans or Mavericks sneaky contenders? Can the Rockets make a leap? And how will the Spurs use Victor Wembanyama? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team USA is taking on the FIBA World Cup, which players have the most to gain for the NBA next year between Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Brandon Ingram, Cam Johnson, Austin Reaves, Jaren Jackson, Paolo Banchero, Bobby Portis, Walker Kessler, or Josh Hart Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner (@PatTheDeisgner, Locked On Bulls) discuss which Team USA players have the most to gain in FIBA and into the next NBA season. Can Anthony Edwards take the next step forward and become a real number one? What can Jalen Brunson gain? Is Paolo Banchero a good candidate to have a breakout offseason? Then the guys play COUNT IT UP talking about the most interesting and fun things from the NBA this week including: Klay Thompson & Devin Booker on Paul George's Podcast, Steph Curry having a GREAT week, Anthony Edwards & Chairs, and the NBA Jam Creators Epic Pettiness Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…